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Federal Energy Management Reform Act of 1991

Introduced: November 26, 1991 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jan 14, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Nov 26, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 26, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Federal Energy Management Reform Act of 1991 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) determine appropriate methods to assess and implement shared energy savings at Federal facilities; (2) publish a standard method for determining life cycle cost effectiveness and a list of shared energy savings technologies; and (3) make a related assessment of all federally owned buildings.

Authorizes Federal agencies to sell electricity from alternate energy and cogeneration production facilities.

Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to set forth provisions for energy savings contracts. Requires the Secretary to develop a simplified method of energy saving services procurement.

What's happening now January 14, 1992

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Independent 1
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · May 5, 1992
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Feb 14, 1992
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